barrelful

English

Etymology

From Middle English barel ful, barell fulle; equivalent to barrel + -ful.

Noun

barrelful (plural barrelfuls or barrelsful)

  1. As much as a barrel will hold.
  2. A large amount.
    • 1952 August, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, volume 6, number 8, page 32:
      Chlorophyl is showing up by the barrelful in beauty lotions, tooth pastes, soaps, chewing gum, mouthwashes, antihalitosis tablets, tobacco and dog food.

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